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Nine remaining Sizzler restaurants in Australia to shutter by mid-November
12 Oct 20
Its operator said it was their hardest hit brand during the pandemic.
7-Eleven opens “microformat” store in Brisbane's CBD
24 Jul 20
The move comes as the chain explores various outlet models.
Heineken trials “zero-contact” robotic bar
15 Jul 20
The concept uses technology created by robotics engineers and students from the University of Sydney.
Motto Motto sees opportunity in at-home dining market with Japanese meal kit range
17 Apr 20
The brand seeks to bring the “Kyoto” concept to supermarkets and grocers.
Ex-Oporto owner to open new healthy burger concept in 2020
13 Dec 19
It will feature three plant-based buns.
Hungry Jack's responds to growing drive-thru market with barista coffee concept
15 Oct 19
Jack’s Café is currently being trialled at five restaurants in Canberra.
Sushi Sushi, EARL Canteen join Coles' first restaurant-supermarket hybrid
3 Oct 19
The concept looks to cater to time-poor consumers.
Robotic ice cream store opens in Melbourne
23 Sep 19
Niska is touted as the country's first robotic retail store.
Taiwanese bubble tea chain Milksha opens first Australian store
21 Sep 19
It has grown to over 240 outlets across six markets.
Grill'd launches 'Williams' burger concept in Sydney
19 Sep 19
Up to 15 restaurants will open around the country over the next three years.
Butcher and the Farmer forays into the QSR space
13 Sep 19
Seagrass Boutique Hospitality aims to have 28 more stores in a casual dining format.
Zarraffa's ramps up their approach to specialty coffee with new Kiwanda concept
11 Aug 19
Kenton Campbell explains to QSR Media how the factory cafe fits with Zarraffa’s overall growth.
Fresh off its IPO, ST Group looks to further sweeten Australia's dessert scene
1 Aug 19
CEO Tatt Ghee Saw talks about their newest Japanese concept.
7-Eleven launches first cashless and cardless convenience store
3 Jun 19
The chain says it looks to "push the notion of convenience".
IKA8: Australia's first 'squid-centric' QSR looking to make a splash in Melbourne
17 Nov 18
Get to know the new street food concept that pays homage to Asian flavours.
New South East Asian street food concept enters Australian market
15 Oct 18
Its grand launch in October 20 will offer customers a 2-for-1 promo on their giant squids.
Jimmy Grants, Yo-Chi launch new co-branded store in Bondi Junction
27 Sep 18
The two brands were brought together following the acquisition of the yoghurt chain last February.
Mexican taqueria CHUPACABRA to open in Byron Bay next month
20 Jun 18
The restaurant boasts of a menu that consists of “slow” fast food.
Gelato Messina, Gong-Cha & 8bit among new additions to rewards app Liven
1 Jun 18
The added brands will unveil exclusive product offerings in the platform throughout June and July.
Carl's Jr. signals commitment to OZ market with the launch of their 3rd Global "Centre of Excellence"
28 May 18
The global burger's upcoming centre in the country is poised to be a hub for food and IT innovation.
Burger Project officially opens Black Label restaurant
28 May 18
Its menu includes a wide selection of premium burgers and expansive breakfast items.
Menulog announces first-ever pop-up store
28 May 18
Its 25/7 store will store ingredients to help customers ‘do life.’ Menulog has announced the launch of the first-ever ‘...
Fratelli Fresh to open dining emporium at Darling Harbour
21 May 18
The Italian restaurant’s newest outpost is slated to open on May 25.
Meet the niche offering that aims to be the largest specialty food brand in the world
4 May 18
Foddies' mission is to unite and bring people together through freedom of food choices.
Surf'n'Fries ventures into Oz
3 May 18
Its first store will be in Bondi Beach and it plans to open further 20 shops in 5 years.
Burger Project launches new Black Label concept in Sydney
9 Apr 18
Burger Project Black Label brings new venue, bigger menu, deluxe burgers and breakfast to Sydney.
Huxtaburger unveils new food concept HuxtaGO
22 Mar 18
HuxtaGO is the little brother to Huxtaburger and will be a fast paced microcosm of the wider brand.
McDonald's teams up with Stockland to develop an urban renewal project
5 Mar 18
The collaboration will see the opening of 350 new apartments and a revamped McDonald's site.
Michel's Patisserie trials home delivery
5 Mar 18
The three month trial will run from the 19th of February to the 13th of May 2018.
Pizza Hut's dine-in restaurants make a resurgence
8 Feb 18
It is making a comeback by tapping into its heritage and giving its restaurants a contemporary look.
Amazon to launch retail and marketplace offering in Australia
13 Nov 17
Amazon's Australian country manager Rocco Braeuniger said the trade is "getting really, really, really close".
Find out how Subway plans to transform the guest experience with its brand new identity
13 Nov 17
QSR Media has reached out to Ben Miles, Subway’s senior manager - public relations & corporate social responsibility, to discuss the...
Deliveroo discusses plans in the pipeline, delivery-only kitchens
6 Nov 17
Levi Aron, country manager at Deliveroo Australia, confirmed the company has three priority growth areas which it will focus investment.
Australia's first avocado pop-up cafe to open in Sydney
30 Oct 17
Hort Innovation will launch Australia’s first avocado café in Sydney next week.
New concept QSR Coco Mexico launches in Australia
14 Sep 17
The sites are located within Zambrero stores.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: KFC makes use of virtual reality to train its cooks; Iceland's first commercial drone delivery system takes flight
28 Aug 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Jack in a Box to bring robot-delivered goods to your doorstep; QSRs innovate their breakfast menus
22 Aug 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Detpak introduces Australia's first recyclable takeaway coffee cup
21 Aug 17
The RecycleMe cup is set to be trialled in Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne and Sydney.
Jesters to roll out new menu items, store design
17 Aug 17
The brand’s new look features ingredients coming together in a ‘premium pastry parcel’.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Subway refreshes its stores with new design; McDonald's rolls out its sweet selection to increase sales; The cheesier, the better for most QSRs
25 Jul 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

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